The applicant requests a Conditional Use permit to reopen a
rock extraction site at 0.75 mile on Fish Creek Road. The
applicant, CBJ Engineering Department, proposes to dedicate
material extractions to the development of public projects over
the upcoming 10 year period. Actual use of the site may be
completed in 3 months, depending upon demand for the materials.
It is estimated that 90,000 cubic yards of material can be mined
from the site. The extraction site, or quarry, is entranced from
Fish Creek Road by a 2,000 foot gated driveway. Long term
reclamation plans for the quarry include the possible development
of an off-road vehicle recreation area.

The quarry was previously opened in the 1970's, and used
during the construction of Fish Creek Road and the reconstruction
of the Juneau Douglas Bridge. The quarry is considered to be a
proven source of construction fill material. The site has been
logged and cleared.

ANALYSIS

The CBJ Land Use Code provides specific application and review
requirements for quarry operations. The information below
addresses these items with reference to the attached submittal
materials.

49.65.200 EXTRACTION PERMIT REQUIRED. The use of the
property for the excavation, removal or other extraction of
stone, sand, gravel, clay or other natural deposits and
formations, including the processing of the materials, may be
authorized under the procedures set forth in Article III of
Chapter 49.15 as modified by this article. For purposes of this
article, processing does not include the use of the material for
the manufacturing of asphalt, concrete or similar processes
requiring the incorporation of significant substances from off
the site. No use which may be authorized under this article,
regardless of the date of commencement, may be continued or
conducted except in accordance with a permit issued under the
authority of this article.

49.65.210 CONTENTS OF APPLICATION. Each person who
requires a permit under this article shall file an application
with the department. The application shall contain a plan for the
excavation operation, storage, on-site processing if permitted in
the district, and site restoration. The plan shall include:

(1)A graphic and legal description of the property;

See page 2 of attachment 1 and figure 1.

(2) A topographic map showing the existing topography,
vegetation, drainage features, ground water level, structures,
significant natural and artificial conditions of the land,
on-site and off-site geophysical hazards which may affect or be
affected by the proposed operation, proposed structures, roads,
stockpiling and operation; and

(3) A topographic map and typical cross section showing
the proposed finished contour on the land, vegetation, drainage
features, limits of overburden clearing, structures, and
significant natural and artificial conditions of the property
which will exist upon completion of the site restoration plan.

The attached figure 1 shows the existing topography,
significant natural and artificial conditions of the land, ground
water levels and drainage features of the quarry site. The
existing quarry floor is located at an average elevation of
approximately 240 feet and drains to the surrounding lower
elevations. There is minimal vegetation (primarily pioneer
species such as alder and low lying brush) at the quarry, as the
area has previously been logged and mined but not replanted.
There are no known on-site or off-site geophysical hazards in the
vicinity of the quarry.

The attached figure 2 shows the topography, typical cross
sections, finished contours, limits of overburden clearing, and
significant natural and artificial conditions of the property
that are proposed for the close of the quarry operation. The
proposed operation expands the footprint of the site in the
vicinity of the clearing and grubbing disposal area, adjacent to
the flagged wetlands. A 10 foot setback is proposed between the
limits of the disposal area and the flagged wetlands. New
vegetation is not proposed for the reclamation of the quarry.
Figure 3, and the associated attachments, identify the drainage
plan for the operation. No structures are proposed for the
operation.

Quarry restoration will be provided on a project-by-project
basis to enhance environmental conditions at the site and the
utility of the area for future use. There are several general
notes on Figure 2 that address restoration and the finished
condition of the quarry site, including:

7) At the completion of mining the quarry shall be left in a
neat, orderly and well drained condition and all overhangs and
loose rock shall be removed.

13) After excavation is complete, the area shall be cleaned up
and left as shown on the approved quarry development plan. All
loose boulders will be disposed within the quarry at locations
approved by the engineer. All cut slopes within the quarry shall
be graded to 4H:1V at the completion of mining. Clearing and
grubbing materials may be used for final grading if approved by
the engineer.

14) Clearing and grubbing disposal shall not exceed the limits
or slopes indicated.

16) At the completion of quarry activities the contractor
shall repair all mining related damage to the access road
including repair of potholes, replacement of surfacing materials
and regrading as required by the CBJ.

(4) Topographic mapping for areas having a slope of less
than five percent shall show spot elevations at all breaks in
grade, drainage channels or swales and at selected points not
more than one hundred feet apart in all directions. For areas
having a slope of greater than five percent, contours shall be
shown at an interval of not more than five feet where the ground
slopes is regular: however, contour intervals of not more than
two feet may be required where necessary to adequately show
irregular land features or drainage details.

The applicant has submitted topographic mapping for the site.
Natural features and elevations are depicted in the flatter
sections, as well as five foot contours in sloped areas.

(5) The plan shall include a map showing ingress and
egress points for trucks and other equipment.

The plan depicts the access driveway between Fish Creek Road
and the quarry site.

(6) The plan shall include a map showing all buildings
and structures to be located on the site.

The applicant does not propose buildings or structures on the
site.

(7) A narrative statement describing the operation,
on-site processing, stockpiling, and site restoration shall be
included showing:

The applicant has submitted a narrative of the operation which
is provided at attachment 1, page 3.

(A) A site drainage plan;

The CBJ Engineering Department has reviewed and commented on
the proposed plan (see attachments 3 and 4). In brief, the
erosion control and drainage plan is considered adequate. Mr.
Brenner requested that the silt fencing barrier be extended
further toward the southeast to protect the wetlands below the
clearing and grubbing stockpile. The site offers sufficient area
to accommodate this request.

(B) A method of securing the area including, but not
limited to, installation of gates at access points, posting and
fencing;

The applicant proposes to utilize the existing security gate
at the intersection of the quarry access driveway and Fish Creek
Road. Due to the distance between Fish Creek Road and the quarry
site, and the character of the forested area, fencing for the
quarry is considered to be unnecessary. The public has accessed
the quarry area by foot since operations were previously closed.
Typical users of the area have been hunters, hikers, dog walkers
and berry pickers. As recommended below, posting the area with
signs is considered necessary to restrict access, to alert the
public of blasting and heavy machinery activities and to prohibit
shooting.

(C) Methods to be used to minimize noise pollution and
visual blight;

The applicant addresses noise and visual impacts on pages 4
and 5 of attachment 1. In brief, the quarry area and surrounding
private property will be separated by a minimum of 1,400 feet
(this distance applies to approximately 6 properties, see
attachment 5). Visual impacts from the quarry will be minimal due
to the secluded location. Noise levels at the property line of
the quarry site, taking into account noise attenuation by
distance and vegetation, are expected to reach about 55 dBa. The
following steps are proposed as noise control measures for the
quarry activities:

1. Limit truck speeds within the quarry and along the quarry
access road to a 20 mph maximum. Truck traffic on public roads
shall conform to posted speed limits.

2. Locate rock crushing and related processing in the
southeast corner of the site, approximately 2,000 feet from
private residences along Nine Mile Creek.

The applicant has proposed an operations plan in attachment 1.
In brief, the proposed hours for the quarry are Monday through
Saturday 7AM- 6 PM. Operating hours on Sunday will be from 8 AM -
5 PM.

As proposed, the allowable hours of operation for special need
projects would be from 6 AM - 11 PM. Special needs projects are
defined to include marine projects and other projects that are
best scheduled around peak hour traffic flows. Modification of
operating hours for special need projects are recommended to be
accommodated per the director=s
discretion.

The State of Alaska, Department of Transportation (DOT) has
commented on the proposed hours and days of operation (see
attachment 6). In brief, the only restriction requested was to
prohibit truck hauling during wintertime weekends when vehicle
traffic is greater and more conflicts would occur. As recommended
below, truck hauling is prohibited during winter weekends and
other busy periods when Eaglecrest Ski Area is operating.

(E) The estimated amount and general type of material
present and to be removed from the site;

The sample cross sections, presented on figure 2, indicate
that mining activities will consist of removing the existing rock
knob in the pit and lowering the existing pit floor approximately
10 feet. These extractions will yield approximately 90,000 cubic
yards of material. Formations within the quarry site are capable
of producing a variety of shot rock fill materials.

(F) The results of test holes which show the water table
level if any, and the general type and location of materials to
be removed;

Figure 1 presents the findings of 10 excavated test pits and 3
laboratory rock quality tests. Review of the test pit findings
indicates that the area generally drains to the surrounding lower
elevations as groundwater was not encountered in 7 of the 10 test
pits excavated. The knob formation in the pit is capable of
producing a variety of shot rock fill materials.

(G) The date by which it is anticipated the extraction
and processing operation will be completed;

The applicant has applied for the approval of a 10 year
extraction and processing operation. The existing reserves of the
quarry are approximately 90,000 cubic yards of usable soil and
shot rock materials. The rate of extraction will be determined by
the size and scheduling of upcoming public projects.

(H) A schedule for completion of necessary site
restoration work;

Site restoration work will be an on-going process. Planning
efforts have been proposed for the future recreational use of the
site but a final use has not been determined (see attachment 7).
We recommend that the applicant adhere to the general notes
provided on figure 2 and coordinate completion of site
restoration, within the limits of an individual mining plan, with
the CBJ Lands Committee and the Parks and Recreation Department
prior to the expiration of this permit.

(I) Operating procedures for control of airborne
particulates and other pollutant emissions from the site and
equipment used at the site that may affect areas beyond the site
boundaries;

The 1,400 foot separation of forested and meadow terrain
between the quarry site and adjacent residences is expected to
negate the transmission of particulates or pollutants. The quarry
site is simarily separated by approximately 2,000 feet from Fish
Creek Road.

(J) The identification of any geophysical hazards which
may affect or be affected by the proposed operation. A statement
of the possible impact of the hazard on the operation and of the
operation on the hazard including methods of reducing the impact
shall be included;

There are no known geophysical hazards on-site, or in the
vicinity of the site.

(K) The date of establishment of the operation and
history of adjacent land development; and

The quarry was used in the early 1970's by DOT as a material
source during the construction of Fish Creek Road and the Juneau
Douglas Bridge. The quarry is a proven source of construction
fill material. Since the time the quarry was originally
established, adjacent development includes Eaglecrest Ski Area
and additional residences. When the quarry was founded, the
character of the surrounding area was significantly similar to
current conditions.

(L) Such additional relevant information as the
commission or department may request.

We have not requested additional information for this
development request.

Traffic - The quarry will generate truck traffic on the
entrance driveway, Fish Creek Road and North Douglas Highway.
Vehicles will stop at each of these intersections, which are
considered to provide adequate sight distance. Material will be
hauled from the quarry in 10 yard and 20 yard trucks to various
construction locations in the community.

The additional traffic generated by the quarry will vary with
the project. However, if 8 trucks served the quarry for an 8 hour
shift, the site would generate approximately 130 trips per day.
Both of the public roads that serve this site provide adequate
lane capacity for these additional trips. The nearest
intersection with operation concerns is the Douglas Bridge
intersection. This intersection fails to operate at a desirable
level during peak hour travel periods. Travel routes and hours of
operation will be considered and conditioned by CBJ staff with
each development request that will extract material from this
location, such as the Douglas Boat Harbor project. Additional
traffic to and from the quarry will include employee and service
vehicles.

The DOT has plans to utilize general funds to improve the
depth and quality of the surface of Fish Creek Road in 2001. The
paving improvement will be coordinated with the quarry
activities. DOT has been informed that CBJ intends to utilize
material from the upper and lower quarry sites for upcoming
public projects. The lower quarry site does not provide material
that is adequate for paving purposes.

49.65.230 COMMISSION ACTION ON APPLICATION. Within
thirty days of the hearing, the commission shall take action on
the application. After the public hearing on the application, the
commission may grant the permit but shall first consider each of
the following areas and may impose such restrictions as may be
necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare:

(1) The hours, days, and times of year of operation;

We recommend that the commission approve the requested
operating hours, days and times of year. The proposed hours for
the quarry are Monday through Saturday 7AM- 6 PM. Operating hours
on Sunday will be from 8 AM - 5 PM. Truck hauling from the site
may not be conducted on winter weekends or similar high usage
periods when Eaglecrest Ski Area is operating.

As proposed, the allowable hours of operation for special need
projects would be from 6 AM - 11 PM. By definition, special needs
projects would include marine projects and other projects that
are best scheduled around peak hour traffic flows. Modification
of the operating hours, stated above, for special need projects
will be accommodated per the director=s discretion. For example,
the first project that is anticipated to utilize material from
the site will be the Douglas Boat Harbor Expansion, the applicant
has requesting that the hours of operation be modified for this
marine project. To work around tides and peak hour traffic, the
applicant requested permission from the director to operate the
quarry from 6 AM - 11 PM seven days a week. The modification of
operating hours has been requested for 30 consecutive days.

(2) Screening, whether natural or artificial, to reduce
or eliminate adverse visual, audible or other impacts of the
operation;

The existing natural conditions and land use separation
distances are considered to be adequate for reducing or
eliminating the adverse visual and audible impacts of the
operation. The applicant will perform noise measurements during
typical quarry operations to document and monitor noise levels.

(3) Measures to protect the public from the dangers of
the operation or site, to prevent casual or easy access to the
area, or to prevent the operation or area from being an
unprotected attractive nuisance;

We recommend that the driveway and quarry area be signed to
prohibit public access for the duration of the permit. Vehicle
access to the site will be precluded by the gate at the head of
the access driveway, approximately 2,000 feet from the quarry.
The applicant will manage the quarry site to minimize the
attraction of the site and to prevent the development of a public
nuisance.

(4) Final and working slope ratios of the face of any
extraction area to the extent necessary to protect abutting
public and private property, and to protect the future beneficial
uses of the property as described in the applicant=s plan
for development and restoration;

The applicant proposes that all cut slopes will be graded to
4H:1V at the completion of mining. These flatter than average cut
slopes are intended to enhance the utility of the site for
potential development of an off-road vehicle recreation area.
Prior to the expiration of this permit, the applicant will advise
of the closure of the quarry, in particular the individual mining
plan that will close the site, to the of CBJ Lands Committee and
the CBJ Parks and Recreation Department. The final slope ratios
of the extraction area may be altered at a later date, depending
upon the final reclamation plan for the site.

(5) Measures to protect private and public property
adjoining the operation and to guarantee orderly and safe traffic
circulation both on the public streets and within the permit
application area;

We recommend that the area leading to and surrounding the
quarry be signed as a prohibited access area where shooting is
not allowed. Referencing the attached blasting controls (see
attachment 8), surrounding residences will be contacted, and/or
informed by posted signage, prior to blasting activities. We
recommend that for each material extraction request submitted to
the CBJ Engineering Department, that the hauling hours and routes
be reviewed and approved by the CBJ Engineering and Community
Development Departments. Hauling operations are prohibited on
weekends and similar periods of activity when Eaglecrest Ski Area
is open.

(6) Measures which will ensure adequate drainage or
collection and storage of surface waters to protect surrounding
property, eliminate dangers to the public, or to protect the
future beneficial use of the property as described in the
applicant=s
plan for development and restoration;

The applicant has provided a drainage and erosion control plan
that has been reviewed by the CBJ Engineering Department. With
minor modifications, the plan assures adequate drainage of
surface waters, thereby protecting existing and future interests.
Future use and conditions of the property will be regulated by
individual mining plans and coordinated with other CBJ entities
prior to closing the operation.

(7) Measures to protect the water level and water
quality;

The mining area is situated on an elevated rock knob that is
above the predominate ground water table on all sides. The mining
activities are expected to include excavating an existing rock
knob and approximately 10 feet of material from the existing
quarry floor. With the proposed erosion control measures, the
existing water level and water quality conditions will be
maintained.

Given the existing conditions in the vicinity of the quarry
site, we recommend that, with the exception of noise, measures
are not necessary to address these concerns.

(9) Restoration measures and schedule;

The applicant has presented a tentative restoration plan that
will be implemented during mining operations, particularly
through individual mining plans that will conform with the
overall extraction plan. As the quarry begins to close down
operations, the applicant will coordinate with other CBJ entities
to best accommodate potential development of the site.

(10) Other measures designed to protect the public
health, safety and welfare including preservation of neighboring
properties; and

We do not recommend additional measures to address public
interests.

(11) Present development and past history of the
neighboring property.

The neighboring property has, and continues, to offer
opportunities for residential development and recreation
activities in formal and informal settings.

49.65.235 MANDATORY CONDITIONS OF PERMIT. Unless
specifically waived by the commission, the requirements of this
article shall be a condition of all permits issued. The
commission may not waive or modify any of the following
requirements except upon a finding that the requirement would
serve no useful purpose. Such finding must be supported by
substantial evidence in the record of the hearing before the
commission.

(1) A strip of land at the existing topographic level,
and not less than fifteen feet in width, shall be retained at the
periphery of the site wherever the site abuts a public way. This
periphery strip shall not be altered except as authorized for
access points. This section does not alter the applicant=s duty
to maintain sub-adjacent support.

(2) If the bank of any extraction area within the permit
area is above the high water line or water table, it shall be
left upon termination of associated extraction operations with a
slope no greater than the angle of repose for unconsolidated
material of the kind composing it, or such other angle as the
commission may prescribe. If extraction operations cause ponding
or retained water in the excavated area, the slope of the
submerged working face shall not exceed a slope of 3:1 from the
edge of the usual water line to a water depth of seven feet. This
slope ratio may not be exceeded during extraction operations
unless casual or easy access to the site is prevented by a fence,
natural barriers, or both.

The development proposal conforms to both of the mandatory
conditions as (1) the quarry site is located approximately 2,000
feet from the abutting public way and existing vegetation will be
retained in this separation; and (2) the applicant is proposing a
4:1 slope where the angle of repose is 1.5:1. The site will be
graded to drain with gravity to daylight.

Exterior Lighting - Exterior lighting is not proposed
at this time. The applicant may authorize quarry users to provide
temporary portable lighting for site activities in the future.

Public Health or Safety - There are several public
health and safety concerns that are typical of a quarry
operation, including blasting, exposed site conditions and truck
hauling. The applicant proposes to implement blasting controls as
provided herein. Attachment 8 provides the blasting controls for
a specific project, Douglas Boat Harbor. The controls for
following projects will be significantly similar. The applicant
will specify the on-site conditions required with each extraction
request. The general intent is to minimize exposed faces through
slope terracing and to provide orderly quarry conditions. The
negative impacts from truck hauling will be minimized by CBJ
staff review and conditioning, public project review and
conditioning, and the hours of operation.

Property Value or Neighborhood Harmony -Due to the
undeveloped character of the quarry area, the large separation
distances between neighboring land uses and the capacity, or
availability, of the supporting road network, the project is not
anticipated to negatively impact adjacent property values or
significantly alter the harmony of the neighborhood.

Conformity With Adopted Plans - The project was
reviewed for conformity with the CBJ Comprehensive Plan and the
Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. In brief, the documents
recognize the quarry source and provide goal statements of
managing the area for future residential and recreation uses. The
proposed reclamation plan for an off road vehicle area is not
specifically referenced in either of these documents.

Juneau Coastal Management Program - The project was
reviewed for conformity with the Juneau Coastal Management
Program. Provisions of the program do not apply to the proposed
project. The Department of the Army, Corp of Engineers, has
issued a wetland determination for the proposed quarry (see
attachment 9). The boundary between the jurisdictional wetlands
and the uplands at the quarry site was flagged during a site
inspection and is a definitive delineation. The wetlands boundary
is indicated on figure 1. The applicant does not propose to fill
jurisdictional wetlands.

The applicant proposes to maintain a 10 foot separation
between the grubbing disposal area and the edge of the wetlands.
The proposed drainage pattern and erosion control methods are
provided on figure 3 and the attachments to this figure.

FINDINGS

CBJ '49.15.330
(e)(1), Review of Director's Determinations, states that the
Planning Commission shall review the director's report to
consider:

1. Whether the application is complete; and,

2. Whether the proposed use is appropriate according to the
Table of Permissible Uses;

3. Whether the development as proposed will comply with the
other requirements of this chapter.

The commission shall adopt the director's determination on the
three items above unless it finds, by a preponderance of the
evidence, that the director's determination was in error, and
states its reasoning for each finding with particularity.

CBJ '49.15.330 (f),
Commission Determinations, states that even if the commission
adopts the director's determination, it may nonetheless deny or
condition the permit if it concludes, based upon its own
independent review of the information submitted at the public
hearing, that the development will more probably than not:

1. Materially endanger the public health or safety;

2. Substantially decrease the value of or be out of harmony
with property in the neighboring area; or,

3. Not be in general conformity with the comprehensive plan,
thoroughfare plan, or other officially adopted plans.

Per CBJ '49.15.330
(e)(1)(A thru C), Review of Director's Determinations, the
director makes the following findings on the proposed
development:

1. Is the application for the requested Conditional Use
permit complete?

Yes. We find the application contains the information
necessary to conduct a full review of the proposed operations.
The application submittal by the applicant, including the
appropriate fees, substantially conform to the requirements of
CBJ code Chapters 49.15.

2. Is the proposed use appropriate according to the
Table of Permissible Uses?

Yes.The use is listed in the Table of
Permissible Uses, 'CBJ
49.25.300, Section 14.500. A conditional use permit is required
for a sand and gravel operation in Rural Reserve zoning.

3. Will the proposed development comply with the other
requirements of this chapter?

Yes. The proposed development complies with the other
requirements of this chapter.

Notice was provided in the Juneau Empire under Your
Municipality which ran on

(December 29, 2000). A public notice sign was posted on the
site at least 14 days prior to the meeting and notice was mailed
to owners of record of all property within 1,400 feet of the
subject property.

4. Will the proposed development materially endanger the
public health or safety?

No. Based upon the analysis above, the proposed
development incorporates the separation benefits of the
surrounding natural area and proposes mitigation to address
endangerment from blasting, exposed site conditions and truck
hauling. The proposed development is not anticipated to
materially endanger the public health or safety.

5. Will the proposed development substantially decrease
the value of or be out of harmony with property in the
neighboring area?

No. Based upon the analysis above, the proposed
development is separated from adjacent residences by large
natural areas. The supporting road network and required signage
accommodates the basic capacity and safety needs of the project
and the public. The proposed project is not anticipated to
decrease the value of or be out of harmony with property in the
neighboring area.

6. Will the proposed development be in general
conformity with the land use plan, thoroughfare plan, or other
officially adopted plans?

Yes. The proposed development was reviewed for general
conformity with the land use plan and other officially adopted
plans. The development complies with general statements that
address residential, recreational and gravel extraction uses for
this area.

7. Will the proposed development comply with the Juneau
Coastal Management Program?

Not Applicable. The development request was reviewed
for conformance with the Juneau Coastal Management Program.
Provisions of the program do not apply to this request.

The director recommends adopting these additional findings:

8. Has the Planning Commission considered the provisions
stipulated for the development in CBJ '49.65.230?

Yes. The Commission considered each of the required
items of Planning Commission review such as hours and times of
operation, screening, and measures to protect the public from
dangers of the operation. In some areas, conditions were deemed
necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

9. Upon review of the city project development request,
does the Planning Commission recommend to the Assembly that the
project be approved?

Yes. The Commission considered the general provisions
of adopted CBJ plans subject to this area and the specific
development provisions of the CBJ Land Use Code for the gravel
extraction use and recommends approval of the city project to the
Assembly.

RECOMMENDATION

We recommend that the Planning Commission adopt the director's
analysis and findings and grant the requested Conditional Use
permit. The permit would allow the development of a rock quarry
to mine and process rock and soil fill material for a 10 year
period. The approval is subject to the following conditions:

1. A strip of land at the existing topographic level, and not
less than fifteen feet in width, shall be retained at the
periphery of the site wherever the site abuts a public way. This
periphery strip shall not be altered except as authorized for
access points. This section does not alter the applicant=s duty to maintain
subadjacent support.

2. If the bank of any extraction area within the permit area
is above the high water line or water table, it shall be left
upon termination of associated extraction operations with a slope
no greater than the angle of repose for unconsolidated material
of the kind composing it, or such other angle as the commission
may prescribe. If extraction operations cause ponding or retained
water in the excavated area, the slope of the submerged working
face shall not exceed a slope of 3:1 from the edge of the usual
water line to a water depth of seven feet. This slope ratio may
not be exceeded during extraction operations unless casual or
easy access to the site is prevented by a fence, natural
barriers, or both.

3. All vehicles hauling from this site shall contain material
with tailgates, covers or other similarly effective methods.

4. The applicant shall submit a signage plan for approval to
the Community Development Department. Signs shall be posted by
the applicant to prohibit public access to the area; to alert the
public of the presence of blasting and heavy machinery
activities; to prohibit shooting; to limit the travel speed of
haul vehicles to 20 mph; and to prohibit the use of compression
brakes on Fish Creek Road.

5. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 7 AM-6
PM and Sunday 8 AM - 5 PM. Truck hauling from the site is
prohibited on winter weekends, official holidays and during
christmas break for public schools when Eaglecrest Ski Area is
operating. The hours of operation may be modified for special
needs projects per the director=s
discretion.

6. The Douglas Harbor Expansion Project will entail fill
activities subject to tidal influences and the project is
considered a special needs project by definition. The permissible
hours of operation related to the Douglas Harbor Expansion
Project are 6 AM - 11 PM seven days a week for no more than 30
consecutive days. This condition may be modified per the director=s discretion.

7. The quarry permit shall expire 10 years after the date of
approval.

8. Individual mining plans approved by the applicant shall
implement the conditions of this permit. The CBJ Engineering and
Community Development Departments shall review and condition the
hours and routes of hauling traffic so as to avoid or minimize
congestion, safety concerns and similar conflicts.

9. The applicant shall be responsible for cleaning mud and
debris tracked onto public roads from the quarry site.

10. The applicant shall incorporate the following noise
control measures:

A. Limit truck speeds within the quarry, along the quarry
access road and on Fish Creek Road to 20 mph maximum. Truck
traffic on other public roads shall conform to posted speed
limits.

B. Locate rock crushing and related processing in the
southeast corner of the site, approximately 2,000 feet from
private residences along Nine Mile Creek.

C. Limit blasting operations to maximum 10,000 cubic yard
blasts and provide written notification to all residents situated
within 2,000 feet of the quarry prior to each blast.

D. Post a public notice sign on North Douglas Highway
advertising blasting operations 24 hours prior to the activity.

E. Blasting operations shall be limited to weekdays between
the hours of 10 AM-12 PM and 1PM - 4PM.